Sarasota Tour: Kathryn Chesley Portrays Influential Women

Kathryn Chesley, an actress and guide, is known for wearing historical outfits and representing the most impactful women of Sarasota – Mable Ringling, Rose Wilson, Marie Selby, and Bertha Palmer. She shares the tale of Sarasota, illustrating how the notable endeavors of these women enormously shaped the city we know today.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sarasota - Travel throughout the downtown Sarasota area.
What's Included
  • Bottled water available
  • Air-conditioned transport
Additional Information
  • Guests must be 12+; no children under 12 allowed except on our family tours designed for children 3-11. No children under 3. Every guest must have a paid ticket in order to board.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Video, audio and film recording of any performance by patrons is strictly prohibited.
Location
1826 4th St
4th Street
Off Fruitville, behind the Breakfast House
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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W9414lhdianeb
Apr 7, 2024
Perfect ladies day out!! - There were 5 ladies who went on the Rose Wilson Leading Ladies of Sarasota Tour. We are all locals who have lived here for over 20 years. We all agreed that this was such a wonderful tour. The guide portraying Rose was so animated, engaging, and was a wealth of knowledge, not only about Rose & the history of Sarasota, but also took us to areas where we have never been before. It was a thoroughly enjoyable tour & all of us would go again to learn about the other historical ladies, but also to learn more, & see more of our home city. It was a great experience!!
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V6007bujoelf
Apr 4, 2024
It’s a Don’t Miss! Exceptionally good Guide. - Totally engaging & worthwhile. Our Family enjoyed every minute. We can’t wait to schedule another Trolley experience. May do the Amish tour next.
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180judithj
Mar 14, 2024
Early History of Sarasota - Very interesting ride through downtown Sarasota with “Bertha Palmer.” Learned so Much about the early history of Sarasota County You will not be disappointed
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Ruthb00
Mar 11, 2023
Great tour! - Great tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and we learnt a lot of Sarasota history. Highly recommend.
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Judy
Jan 13, 2023
Well worth the time - This was a great tour with a knowledgeable tour guide. She was well versed with Sarasota history and development along with current city issues. Tourists would get a nice tour of Sarasota and its heritage.
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Kendra
Mar 30, 2022
LOVED IT! - What an extraordinarily entertaining way to learn about the history of the city of Sarasota! Kathryn was so knowledgeable and witty. The 90 minutes absolutely flew by and the information was remarkable. Personifying Mabel Ringling and speaking in the first person made this tour and all of the info come alive for us. I would do this again in a minute!
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